Sister Sue Kidd, UPEI Chaplain, will deliver the first talk in the UPEI University 100 Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Speakers Series, on the theme of "Leadership, A Call to Service". This talk will take place on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 1:00-2:15 pm. After her talk, Sister Sue will be delighted to answer questions and engage in conversation. All members of the campus community are invited to attend and the talk is open to the public. The Vern Smitheram and Andy Robb Leadership Development Speakers Series is an initiative to engage students and the community in important conversations about the theory and practice of leadership.

On Friday, February 1, UPEI will host Invest Atlantic's PITCH101 in partnership with the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Innovation PEI. This is one of a series of bridging events throughout Atlantic Canada providing a forum to carry the momentum for young entrepreneurs, students, investors, mentors and service professionals between Invest Atlantic conferences. This event is supported by UPEI's School of Business. For more information or to register visit: https://www.etouches.com/ehome/PEI%20Pitch%20101/pei/?&.

As a part of the UPEI Music Department Recital Series will present Canadian pianist Julien LeBlanc. Julien LeBlanc was Artist in Residence at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton from 2005 until 2009. He holds a post-graduate Diploma in Accompaniment from the Royal Academy of Music (London, UK), a Doctorate in piano performance from Université de Montréal as well as an Artist Diploma from the Glenn Gould School (Toronto, ON) where he studied with André Laplante. Renowned for his great musical sensibility and his talent as a communicator Julien will present a solo recital featuring the works of Scarlatti, Schumann and Ravel. Tickets are $15/$10 (students/seniors) and will be available at the door. To reserve tickets or for more information contact Susan Stensch music@upei.ca or 566-0507.

Join Dr. Adrian Culf from the Atlantic Cancer Reasearch Institute for his seminar on "Isoenzyme-selective histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitors: HDAC6 in human breast and prostate cancer cell lines," on Wednesday, January 30 at 12:30 pm.

Student Affairs invites the entire campus community to our open house—come see our "refreshed digs", chat with our team, and learn about our services and supports for students and our initiatives to improve the student experience at UPEI. Drop by to enjoy some cookies and coffee on us! All are welcome! For more information, contact Student Affairs at 566-0488.

SPEAKER: John Onukwufor, Biomedical Sciences TITLE: Interactions of Cadmium with Temperature and Hypoxia on Mitochondrial Bioenergetics in Rainbow trout, Oncorhynchus mykiss

At the next Research on Tap, join us for a discussion about a life-saving device that some reject. Dr. Robert Gilmour, UPEI’s vice-president of research, will lead a discussion entitled: "Is your life worth it? The science and ethics of implantable defibrillators." The event begins at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 5 in The Pourhouse, above The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse in Charlottetown. “More people die each year from the lethal heart rhythm disorder ventricular fibrillation than from any other cause,” says Dr. Gillmour. “The only reliable way to stop fibrillation once it has begun is a large electrical shock to the heart, or defibrillation.” Doctors can implant a small, pacemaker-like device to sense fibrillation and automatically deliver the life-saving shock, but some patients decide against it. Research on Tap features public discussions with UPEI researchers. For more information, contact Dave Atkinson at 620-5117, or datkinson@upei.ca.

Join David Varis, UPEI Sociology Sessional Lecturer, for an information session on the current national "Idle No More" campaign. This event will focus on the origins of "Idle No More" and how it not only affects Canadian Aboriginals but all Canadians. The event will take place at the Main Faculty Lounge, on Wednesday, February 6 from 12:30-1:30 pm, and will be a peaceful information session with open discussion. Light refreshments will be provided.

The Department of Music Recital Series is pleased to present a series of Afternoon Recitals featuring UPEI music students.

The Department of Music Recital Series is pleased to present a series of Afternoon Recitals featuring UPEI music students.